VIETNAM VETERANS OF OREGON LIVING MEMORIAL
"remember us. so long as we are not forgotten, we do not die"
The Memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day 1987. Since 1988, we have gathered on Memorial Day to hold a ceremony to honor our fallen by reading each name and by sharing the moment with all who wish to attend and join us in this annual rite of recognition.
In the photo, Gary Brannan (age 84) stands resolutely and unmoving to honor every name read aloud prior to the fly-over of the Ravens to open the rest of the ceremony in 2022. His dedication captures the essence of what we feel. Thank you, Gary...and Semper Fi, Brother.
Each of the galleries below shows only a small handful of photos from the ceremonies of 2022 and 2019 and were provided by Kari Pero. The 2019 event was the last time Jerry Pero was able to participate. Jerry passed in 2020. He played a crucial role in the VVOMF.
NOTE: If you were at the ceremony in 2022 or 2023 and took photos or videos, please contact me (Jud Blakely) and I will make an effort to include them here. I look forward to hearing from you and I'll reply ASAP to any message you send.
As of 29 June 2023, I have NO video or photos of the ceremony held a month ago at the Memorial. This is why the slideshow has just a couple shots of Colonel Al Arguedas USMCR (ret), our speaker, and few other photos at present. I'm hoping to add many more.
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27 MAY 2024 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Reading of Names
Fly-Over by West Coast Ravens
Posting of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
Bagpiper / Anselmo Arguelles
National Anthem / Malinda Buckles
Invocation / Rich Gilpin, VVOMF Director
Opening Remarks / Doug Bomarito, VVOMF President
Guest Speaker / G.M. Jud Blakely USMC (1965-70)
...Title: "828 REASONS TO REMEMBER"...
Posting of Firing Detail / Pacific NW Historical Group...
Presentation of Wreaths at MIA Alcove
...25th Infantry Division Association
...1st Cavalry Division
Taps /Anselmo Arguelles
Amazing Grace / Anselmo Arguelles
Retirement of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
2023 Ceremony
2023 Ceremony
2023 Ceremony
2023 Ceremony
29 MAY 2023 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Reading of Names
Flyover by West Coast Ravens
Posting of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
Bagpiper / Anselmo Arguelles
National Anthem / Malinda Buckles
Invocation / Rev. Roger Fuchs, VVOMF Director
Opening Remarks / Doug Bomarito, VVOMF President
Guest Speaker / Colonel Al Arguedas USMCR (ret)
...Title: "REMEMBRANCE"...
Posting of Firing Detail / Pacific NW Historical Group...
...Vietnam Recreated
Presentation of Wreaths at MIA Alcove
...Veterans of Foreign Wars, Canby-Aurora Post 6507 & Auxiliary
...25th Infantry Division Association
...1st Cavalry Division
Taps /Anselmo Arguelles
Amazing Grace / Anselmo Arguelles
Retirement of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
2022 Ceremony
2022 Ceremony
2022 Ceremony
2022 Ceremony
30 MAY 2022 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Reading of Names
Flyover by West Coast Ravens
Posting of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
Bagpiper / Anselmo Arguelles
National Anthem / Malinda Buckles
Invocation / Rev. Roger Fuchs, VVOMF Director
Opening Remarks / Doug Bomarito, VVOMF President
Poem / Roger Fuchs
Glenn M. Hayden Recognition / Roger Fuchs
Song / Malinda Buckles ("I'll Be Seeing You")
Guest Speaker / Ken Buckles, Remembering America's Heroes
Honoring VVOMF Founder Jerry Pero / Doug Bomarito
Presentation of Wreaths at MIA Alcove...
...Veterans of Foreign Wars, Canby-Aurora Post 6507 & Auxiliary
...25th Infantry Division Association
...1st Cavalry Division
Taps /Anselmo Arguelles
Amazing Grace / Anselmo Arguelles
Retirement of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
2019 Ceremony
2019 Ceremony
2019 Ceremony
2019 Ceremony
